Business of Home Podcast

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the new AD100, a potential TikTok ban, and the age-old debate about who gets to call themselves a designer. Later, publisher Elizabeth Ralls joins the show to explain why she bought Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.This episode is sponsored by KohlerLINKSAtlanta Homes & LifestylesBusiness of Home

A former buyer at the fashion chain Topshop, Frieda Gormley and her husband Javvy Royle left the corporate world behind to start a brand with a deep connection to nature. The result was a vibrant collection of patterns, and a business that looked to do good as much as it did well—Gormley and Royle have even taken the bold step of carving out a role for Mother Nature on their board of directors.On this episode of the podcast Gormley speaks with host Dennis Scully about the difficult first year that defined their business, why they implemented a four-day work week, and why they’re very cautious when it comes to growth.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and KlafsLINKSHouse of HackneyDennis ScullyBusiness of Home 

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including RH’s largest gallery ever, layoffs at EJ Victor, and big news from Kravet. Later, the husband-and-wife team of Winn and Lindye Galloway discuss the launch of their new brand, Le Maé.This episode is sponsored by Kohler LINKSLindye GallowayLe MaéBusiness of Home

Born in Brazil, Andre Mellone’s upbringing took him from Sao Paolo to Syracuse when he moved to the U.S. to study architecture. From there, he worked for the heavyweights of high design in New York, from Robert A.M. Stern to Mark Hampton to Ferguson & Shamamian. Out on his own, Mellone has garnered buzz and media attention for his signature look, an aesthetic sometimes described as “midcentury masculine,” with a recent project for Lauren Santo Domingo landing him on Architectural Digest’s December cover.On this episode of the podcast, Mellone speaks with host Dennis Scully about the key lessons he learned working for design icons; why all designers—no matter how much they hate it—should be involved in the financial side of their business; and why design is about emotion, not perfection.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and KlafsLINKSStudio MelloneDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

The husband-and-wife team of Brooke and Steve Giannetti are nothing if not multitalented. He's architect, she's a designer, but together the two of them have done a little bit of everything: from opening a shop in small-town Tennessee to creating homes for A-List celebrities to caring for a menagerie of sheep, donkeys, goats and highland cattle on their farm, Patina Meadow.  On this episode of the podcast, the Giannettis speak with host Dennis Scully about how working with animals informs both their lives and their business, how they keep clients excited over the course of a long project, and why designers should be curious about new technology—not fearful.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSPatina Home & GardenDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the debut of Amazon’s ultra-cheap marketplace, a check-in on the housing market, and how tariffs might impact the home industry. Later, designer Ken Fulk joins the show to talk about his new Southern California retail outpost.This episode is sponsored by Kohler and KlafsLINKSKen FulkBusiness of Home

Tom Stringer, a celebrated interior designer from Chicago, shares his unique insights on fostering creativity and employee well-being. He discusses his unconventional client vetting process and the surprising benefits of providing sabbaticals and executive coaching to his team. Stringer emphasizes building trust through delegation and maintaining strong relationships with clients. He also explores the evolving landscape of design post-COVID, underlining the significance of adaptive business practices and the importance of nurturing a supportive workplace culture.

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including the fate of the DCOTA, rising mortgage rates, and the design industry’s next killer app. Later, Substack writers Leonora Epstein and David Michon join the show to talk about how the platform is changing design media.This episode is sponsored by Kohler and KlafsLINKSFor ScaleSchmattaBusiness of Home

Started over one hundred years ago with a single product, Hickory Chair has grown over the decades and changed hands several times, but it never left North Carolina. Out of a single facility, the company produces both upholstery and case goods using the same techniques it has for generations. On this episode of the podcast, host Dennis Scully speaks with the brand’s president Federico Contigiani about the challenges of building a brand in home; why design both is and isn’t like fashion; and why, no matter what technology brings, furniture will always be a trust business.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Annie SelkeLINKSHickory ChairDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Dan Rosen, a comedian and viral design critic, shares his unexpected journey into the world of design critique. He discusses the humorous and often critical contrasts between celebrity homes and practical spaces, with a keen look at infamous designs like Kim and Kanye's. The conversation also touches on the responsibility of public commentary in design, balancing humor with honesty. Additionally, insights into emerging technologies and the evolving landscape of design publications offer a fascinating glimpse into the industry's future.